#E6B193 Hex Color
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A soft, dusty orange with muted red and peach undertones, #e6b193 brings warmth without strong saturation. Its mellow lightness suits spring palettes, baby products, food branding, and youth-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or deep brown, since white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly over the hex code #e6b193, with about 11.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #e6b193
What is #e6b193 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #e6b193 is rgb(230, 177, 147), in HSL hsl(22, 62%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 36%, 10%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #e6b193?
#e6b193 pairs well with navy and deep brown, which give its muted peach-orange warmth stronger definition. For a softer palette, combine it with cream or dusty rose, then check contrast before using light text.
Does #e6b193 feel warm or cool?
#e6b193 reads as a warm color because its orange base carries muted red and peach undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth gentle rather than vivid, giving layouts a calm, approachable feel suited to spring, food, and youth-oriented design.
Is #e6b193 readable on white or black?
#e6b193 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.